Mentor Evening 2019-2020 - European School The Hague
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Mentor Evening 2019-2020
Role of the Mentor
• To monitor and support the general welfare, educational progress and social
development of each student
• To act as the primary point of contact for parents who have queries about the
school or their child’s education
• To foster a sense of community in the mentor group
• Facilitate support for students who might need it
ESH Secondary General Info • Mobile phones are not to be used during school hours unless directed by a teacher. Refer to mobile phone policy. • Parents must report at reception before entering the school • Students should utilize the following locations when not in class: library, common room, la permanence, canteen, courtyard and sports fields. • Diaries should be used as much as possible and kept safe. Parent should check them regularly. • Students should check they have their ID Badge before leaving for school. • Non-timetabled periods should be seen as self-study periods rather than free time. • Try to avoid bringing valuable items to school such as large sums of money, personal music devices and games consoles. • Timetables are available via Webuntis • All parents should read the School Guide available on the website
Timetable
School doors open at 08.15
Period S1-S2 Period S3-S7
1 08:30 - 09:15 1 08:30 - 09:15
2 09:15 - 10:00 2 09:15 - 10:00
3 10:00 - 10:45 3 10:00 - 10:45
BREAK BREAK
4 11:00 – 11:45 4 11:00 – 11:45
5 11:45 – 12:30 5 11:45 – 12:30
LUNCH 6 12:30 – 13.15
6 13:00 – 13:45 LUNCH
7 13:45 – 14:30 7 13:45 – 14:30
8 14:30 – 15:15 8 14:30 – 15:15
9 15:15 – 16:00 9 15:15 – 16:00
Absences If a student is absent without any notification, we will contact parents. Illness: Report to reception before 09.00 on 070 700 1600 or sec-absences@eshthehague.nl. Medical appointments: Inform mentor and reception in advance, and report to reception upon arrival at school. Parents collecting students during school hours for appointments must report to the reception. Special leave requests: Should be received 3 weeks prior to expected absence using the form on the school website. Note: The Dutch Compulsory Education Act states that all children from the age of five have to attend school every school day that the school is open. A parent who keeps a child who is 5 years old or older away from school without the necessary consent is committing a statutory offence. A school that does not report (assumed) unauthorised absence also commits a statutory offence. The Compulsory Education Act has a limited number of reasons which allow for an exemption to the rules. Please read the school guide for more information.
School Management Software (SMS)
SMS is the new learning platform replacing the ItsLearning platform that was used last year.
SMS will be used to record graded homework, lesson overviews, grades & absences and is
the required grading software for the European Baccalaureate.
Progress Next Steps
• All student details entered • Linking SMS to Webuntis
• All teachers accounts created • S7 Test group roll out
• All courses are set up • S6-S7 student access
• All classes are set up • S4-S5 student access
• S1-S3 student access
• Parent access
Teachers will guide the students in the use of the software. Please note that students will be
given access to the system before their parents. This is because teachers and students need
priority access so they can begin using the software for their classes. Parents will be granted
access in the final phase of the roll out. We anticipate that the system will be fully
functional for everyone in early October.Homework
• Graded homework is set at the discretion of the individual teacher and will
vary between subjects and teachers, depending on their pedagogical
approach to learning.
• As the European Baccalaureate is an academic qualification aimed at
university entrance level, homework can be expected on a regular basis.
• Tests throughout the year also require a certain amount of home study. For
students to be successful and make the most of their potential, a proportion
of their time must be set aside each week for independent study and
homework.European Schools Marking System Seven levels of performance characterised by a performance descriptor and with subject-specific attainment descriptors. Pass rate is set to mark of 5 (Sufficient – Grade E) and a mark of 6 for S7 students. S1, S2, S3 - Alphabetical grades S4, S5, S6 - Numerical (half) marks S7 - Decimal numerical marks
Marking System Overview
Grade Numerical S7 Numerical mark S7 Numerical mark Performance
S1-S3 Mark 1 decimal 2 decimals Indicator
S4-S6 preliminary mark final mark
Excellent though not flawless performance entirely A 9.0/9.5/10 9.0-10 9.00-10 Excellent
corresponding to the competences required by the
subject
Very good performance almost entirely corresponding B 8.0/8.5 8.0-8.9 8.00-8.99 Very good
to the competences required by the subject
Good performance corresponding overall to the C 7.0/7.5 7.0-7.9 7.00-7.99 Good
competences required by the subject
Satisfactory performance corresponding to the D 6.0/6.5 6.0-6.9 6.00-6.99 Satisfactory
competences required by the subject
Performance corresponding to the minimum of the E 5.0/5.5 5.0-5.9 5.00-5.99 Sufficient
competences required by the subject
Weak performance almost entirely failing to meet the F 3.0/4.5 3.0-4.9 3.00-4.99 Failed
competences required by the subject (Weak)
Very weak performance entirely failing to meet the FX 0/2.5 0-2.9 0.00-2.99 Failed
competences required by the subject (Very weak)Reports
• The Secondary School year is organised in two semesters, with two reports
being issued each semester. The November and March reports are interim
reports containing only A-marks for S4-S5
• The March/April report may include an indication of a possible risk of failing
the year.
• S6 and S7 receive an impression grade in the half semester reports that is
whole and half numbers only
• The end of year report comes out in June/July and includes comments and
assessments for each subject and the Class Council’s decision on promotion.Observation Cycle S1-S3 Mentor Lessons S1 – S2 S3 • Leefstijl books • Leefstijl books • Diary and locker usage • Study Skills • Voting student reps • Support Lessons • Study Skills • Sex Education • Support Lessons • Anti Bullying • Behaviour • Careers • Sex Education • Addictions • Anti Bullying And other activities such as the Walk of Hope, World Oceans Day and charity events
Observation Cycle S1-S3
S3- School Nurse
• We are obliged by Dutch law to inform and encourage students to attend an appointment
with the school nurse. This will be a follow up from a previous meeting with the nurse if
students have lived in The Netherlands.
• Appointments are confidential and information is only shared with school once student and
parents are informed
• There are handouts- please note the English version of the flyer is relevant for our school.
• You can contact our school nurse Petra on Petra.Scheffer@denhaag.nlPre-Orientation Cycle S4-S5
BTests and Exams
• S4 students take 4 BTests in each subject. In S5 they take 2 exams in each subject.
Tests/exams are designed by the subject departments and marked by the class teacher.
• BTests in S4 and exams in S5 make up approx. 50% of the end of year mark.
• ESH divides the S4 BTests over 4 test rounds:
• Rounds 1 & 3: BTests in class, supervised by class teacher, normal lessons continue
• Rounds 2 & 4: BTests and exams for compulsory subjects in exam conditions, no
lessons for 1 week, in the other week there are lessons and B-tests and exams in the
option subjects
• BTests in S4 can be taken home by students after they have been marked and discussed.
• Exams in S5 may NOT be taken home, however, the teacher may give copies of the exam to
the students after they have been marked and discussed in class.Pre-Orientation Cycle S4-S5
Mentor Lessons
S4 S5
• Study skills and planning • Study skills and planning
• Mental health: stress and anxiety • Mental health: stress and anxiety
• Citizenship: make a difference • Careers: subject choices
(volunteer work project)
• Work experience preparation
• Sex Education
• Addictions
• Anti-bullying: group dynamics
• Anti-bullying
• Orientation on career and subjects
• Work Experience: Parent
information evening, 18.00
Wednesday 8 JanuaryOrientation Cycle S6-S7
BTests and Exams
• S6 and S7 students have BTests and examinations.
• BTests take place in their 2 period options – History, Geography, Biology,
Philosophy and Economics.
• BTests are 45 minutes long, set and marked by the teacher and take place in
lessons. There are four sessions of BTests throughout the year.
• Examinations take place in: L1, L2, Mathematics and 4 period options. The
examinations take place twice a year, in January and June.
• The grades achieved in the BTests and examinations in S6 are not carried
forward to S7.
• In S7 the examinations are called the Pre-Baccalaureate and comprise 30% of
the final Baccalaureate grade.Orientation Cycle S6-S7 Mentor Lessons S6 S7 • Study skills and planning • Study skills and planning • Mental health: stress and anxiety • Mental health: stress and anxiety • University course research • Open day visits • Talks by university representatives • University application • Sexual identity • Writing motivation letters • Individual meetings to discuss progress • Individual meetings to discuss with mentor progress with mentor
Support
• Language Support Specialists provide academic support in: L1 and L2 for German,
French and English.
• Mathematics Support Specialist provides academic support.
• School Counselor provides social-emotional support.
• Educational Psychologist to carry out assessments and (individual) psychological
support.
• Support Coordinator on-site to oversee allocation of additional support with external
partners.
• Different projects throughout the year: Leefstijl in S1-S3, Sexual Education, Mental
Health & Wellbeing, Addiction lessons in S3.
• Support classes starting in October/November: Social Skills, Bereavement & Divorce,
Fear of Failure.
• Anti-bullying CoordinatorHomework Support Lyceo runs after school homework support at ESH Secondary. Tutors are available to help students plan ahead, answer questions and study efficiently for their exams. The Lyceo Coordinator will also keep in close contact with parents and the school about the progress of the students. Once enrolled, students are invited for a personal intake during which they will set goals and make a personal plan based on their needs. Marlies van Eck van der Sluijs is the coordinator of Lyceo homework support at ESH. Meet her at the Curriculum Market from 18.00 on Tuesday 24 September, or contact marliesvandersluijs@lyceo.nl 06 1243 5002.
Residential Trips Throughout their journey at European School The Hague, students take part in Residential Trips, requiring some days and overnight stays away from home. Mandatory Trips: Visit www.eshthehague.nl/Residential-Trips for a full overview of trips planned for this school year, and more information.
Student Mobility Programme The European Schools exchange programme arranges student exchanges between European Schools, such as Varese, Strasbourg, Brussels, Bad Vilbel, Brindisi, Parma, Alicante, Tallinn, Helsinki etc. This year ESH is sending 12 students and hosting 13 students. Information evening for S3 and S4 parents: Wednesday 4 December. If you would like to participate in the Student Mobility Programme, either on exchange or as a host family, queries and applications should be sent to exchanges@eshthehague.nl
Community Involvement Secondary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Through the PTA you can make contributions to the school and organise activities to help build our school community. The PTA holds open meetings throughout the year that everyone is invited to attend to discuss school-related topics and plan different events. If you'd like to get involved, contact the PTA pta-secondaryesh@eshthehague.nl Secondary Participation Council (SPC) Do you have feedback, a suggestion or a question that you’d like to raise with school management? The student and parent representatives who sit on the Secondary Participation Council (SPC) are available to help you have your voice heard. Email your enquiry to pcsec@eshthehague.nl. The first SPC meeting of the new school year will be held at 18.00 on Thursday 3 October, in the Secondary meeting room. Staff, parents or students are welcome to attend as silent observers, but cannot participate unless requested to by the Chairperson.
Community Involvement
• Each Mentor class should now elect a Parent Representative.
• The class Parent Rep can act as a voice for the parents of the class, and gather any
questions or concerns to present to management.
• Parent Reps from all classes will be invited to meet with the Deputy Director and Assistant
Deputy Director 4 times a year to listen to feedback and answer questions that parents in
your class might have.
• The first Parent Rep meeting is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday 16 October.You can also read
